Chewiest granola bars

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupBrown sugar
½cupLight corn syrup
½cupVegetable margarine
cupPeanut butter
2teaspoonsVanilla extract
½cupSunflower seed
3cupsQuick oats
½cupCoconut, grated
cupWheat germ
½cupRaisins
1cupCarob chips
1Other nuts or dried fruit

Directions

You may substitute 1-½ c crisped rice for 1-½ c of the oats.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat the inside of a glass 9x12 baking dish with light vegetable oil. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, corn syrup, vegetable margarine, peanut butter and vanilla extract, and stir well to the consistency of a paste. Stir in remaining ingredients and work the mixture so that several large clumps adhere together. Using your fingers, press the mixture into the baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until the preparation turns golden brown. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.